IMC Chicago Portfolio holdings
IMC-Chicago, a key arm of IMC Trading founded in 1989 by Rob Defares and René Schelvis in Amsterdam, is a proprietary trading firm and market maker headquartered in Chicago since opening its first overseas office there in 2000. Employing over 650 of IMC’s 1,600+ global workforce, it operates at the heart of North America’s financial hub, trading equities, options, futures, and other derivatives on major exchanges like the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) and Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). Known for its technology-driven approach, IMC-Chicago leverages advanced algorithms and low-latency systems to provide liquidity across more than 100 global venues, evolving from a trading outfit with strong tech to a tech company that trades. Under CEO Rob Defares, the firm emphasizes innovation, quantitative strategies, and a collaborative culture, making it a powerhouse in the U.S. derivatives market.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Bitcoin Trust
IBIT
|
+$311M |
| 2 |
NVIDIA
NVDA
|
+$296M |
| 3 |
iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM
|
+$97.5M |
| 4 |
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
|
+$82.1M |
| 5 |
ProShares UltraPro S&P 500
UPRO
|
+$76.1M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$207M |
| 2 |
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
|
+$95.1M |
| 3 |
Pinduoduo
PDD
|
+$90.7M |
| 4 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$62.2M |
| 5 |
Meta Platforms (Facebook)
META
|
+$59.1M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | 0.42% |
| 2 | Consumer Discretionary | 0.3% |
| 3 | Consumer Staples | 0.05% |
| 4 | Industrials | 0.05% |
| 5 | Financials | 0.05% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
651
PUT
Clorox
CLX
$11.7B
| $15.2M | 0.01% |
93,500
-15,700
| -14% | -$2.33M |
|
652
CALL
Alcoa
AA
$11.8B
| $15.2M | 0.01% |
394,400
-70,100
| -15% | -$2.39M |
|
653
CALL
AMC Entertainment Holdings
AMC
$2.21B
| $15.2M | 0.01% |
3,336,300
+522,800
| +19% | +$2.61M |
|
654
PUT
monday.com
MNDY
$3.47B
| $15.2M | 0.01% |
54,600
-19,100
| -26% | -$4.73M |
|
655
CALL
Invesco S&P SmallCap Low Volatility ETF
XSLV
$248M
| $15.2M | 0.01% |
351,500
+14,800
| +4% | +$689K |
|
656
PUT
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$11.8B
| $15.1M | 0.01% |
386,400
+164,700
| +74% | +$6.51M |
|
657
PUT
Ford
F
$58B
| $15.1M | 0.01% |
1,429,100
+299,000
| +26% | +$3.42M |
|
658
CALL
C.H. Robinson
CHRW
$20.6B
| $15.1M | 0.01% |
136,700
+65,300
| +91% | +$6.34M |
|
659
CALL
Mondelez International
MDLZ
$77.7B
| $15.1M | 0.01% |
204,500
+67,800
| +50% | +$4.77M |
|
660
PUT
Advance Auto Parts
AAP
$3.48B
| $15M | 0.01% |
383,600
+211,700
| +123% | +$11.2M |
|
661
CALL
Jabil
JBL
$32.3B
| $15M | 0.01% |
124,800
+22,100
| +22% | +$2.4M |
|
662
CALL
Iron Mountain
IRM
$37.7B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
125,700
+42,700
| +51% | +$4.57M |
|
663
PUT
Unity
U
$13.5B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
659,900
-98,600
| -13% | -$1.7M |
|
664
CALL
United States Natural Gas Fund
UNG
$459M
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
912,500
+14,100
| +2% | +$204K |
|
665
CALL
Caesars Entertainment
CZR
$6.11B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
356,600
-61,300
| -15% | -$2.3M |
|
666
CALL
Norwegian Cruise Line
NCLH
$8.99B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
725,700
-206,400
| -22% | -$3.75M |
|
667
CALL
MetLife
MET
$61.3B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
180,200
-12,100
| -6% | -$904K |
|
668
CALL
Prudential Financial
PRU
$42.2B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
122,400
+24,600
| +25% | +$2.91M |
|
669
CALL
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$72B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
91,400
+14,800
| +19% | +$2.27M |
|
670
CALL
C3.ai
AI
$1.37B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
609,100
-276,200
| -31% | -$7.02M |
|
671
CALL
Cheniere Energy
LNG
$54.3B
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
82,000
-39,300
| -32% | -$7.07M |
|
672
CALL
TKO Group
TKO
$13.7B
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
119,200
+47,500
| +66% | +$5.43M |
|
|
IPFF
673
CALL
DELISTED
iShares International Preferred Stock ETF
IPFF
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
283,000
+132,800
| +88% | +$6.92M |
|
674
CALL
Microchip Technology
MCHP
$42.3B
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
183,300
+95,300
| +108% | +$7.87M |
|
675
CALL
Comcast
CMCSA
$81.9B
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
351,000
-86,200
| -20% | -$3.4M |
|
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IMC Chicago's Q3 2024 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2024, IMC Chicago held 3,122 positions worth $184B, up 12% from $164B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 51% of the portfolio.
IMC Chicago deployed $14.9B of net new capital in Q3 2024, opening 532 new positions and adding to 1,246 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was iShares Bitcoin Trust: 8,949,274 shares worth $323M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Technology at 0.42% of assets, up from 0.24% a quarter earlier, followed by Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, an estimated $207M trimmed.
- IMC Chicago's largest Q3 2024 buy was iShares Bitcoin Trust: 8,949,274 shares worth $323M.
- IMC Chicago added most to iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF in Q3 2024, an estimated $82.1M increase.
- IMC Chicago's biggest Q3 2024 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $207M.
- IMC Chicago fully exited JPMorgan Chase in Q3 2024, selling an estimated $95.1M.
- IMC Chicago's ten largest holdings make up 51% of its $184B portfolio in Q3 2024.
- IMC Chicago opened 532 new positions and closed 378 in Q3 2024.
- IMC Chicago's portfolio value rose 12% quarter-over-quarter to $184B.
Based on IMC Chicago's 13F filing for Q3 2024, filed 25 Oct 2024.